Monthly Archives: July 2012
I am they are you – breaking down the distinction between us and them
Last week I wrote about violence in inner-city Chicago. I repeatedly posed the question: “Why don’t we care more about what’s going on in our violence plagued communities?” This question plagued me back in March after seeing segments from The Inte… Continue reading
Why don’t we care more?
The nation is shocked and horrified by the recent random shooting in a Colorado cinema that left dozens of people dead and nearly sixty people injured. My sympathies go out to their families and friends. I’m also deeply sorry for us as a nation. I… Continue reading
The Work of Conflict is the Work of Peace
Last night, a friend was talking about an exchange he had with his wife. He concluded: “Well, I just wanted to keep the peace, so I didn’t say anything.” Who doesn’t want peace? Actually, a lot of people don’t want peace and I’m sure you’ve met th… Continue reading
What do we mean by resources?
I have been thinking a lot about resources lately. I have a particular moment that keeps coming to mind. Last year, I attended a workshop on community engagement. Someone from an organization, one I believe had just received government monies to t… Continue reading
Jumping into Spirit: exploring the territory of spirituality and social activism
The other day I wrote a post for a blog I write with my dear friend Olivia Sprinkel: Dancing All the Way. Until recently, I’ve tended to think of that blog as a personal one and this blog as a professional one. Now I fully accept that this is a fa… Continue reading
See & Connect 